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Date of birth | February 14, 1980 |
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Place of birth | Rockville, Maryland, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Quarterback |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
College |
Maryland (2001–2003) West Virginia (2000) |
Career history | |
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2006–2007 | Montreal Alouettes, CFL |
2005 | Rhein Fire, NFL Europe |
2004–2005 | Green Bay Packers, NFL |
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Scott McBrien (born February 14, 1980) is an American former football quarterback. He played football for several professional and college teams, most notably, the Green Bay Packers in the NFL, and the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland. He is currently a color commentator for Big Ten Network football games.
McBrien was born in Rockville, Maryland to Ernie and Kathleen McBrien. He attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. As a senior in 1999, he helped engineer a 13–0 season and a 13th-place USA Today national ranking. That year, he completed 90 out of 131 passes for 1,878 yards and 25 touchdowns without any interceptions. During his high school career, McBrien earned two Washington Post All-Met and two PG Journal all-county honors. In 1999, he was named the Prince George's County Most Valuable Player.
McBrien initially attended college at West Virginia University. In 2000, he played in 10 games, including one start, for the Mountaineers. He completed 42 out of 99 passes for 755 yards, including three touchdowns and three interceptions. In the Backyard Brawl against Pittsburgh, he netted 257 yards and two touchdowns. McBrien replaced Brad Lewis for the final three quarters of the Notre Dame game and threw for 252 yards and a touchdown.